Obituary: Medford E. Bailey, 80, of Lyons

Medford E. Bailey, 80, of Lyons, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. He was born on Aug. 21, 1932 in Huntington, W.V., the son of Delmer and Mabel (Hill) Bailey.

Medford E. Bailey, 80, of Lyons, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. He was born on Aug. 21, 1932 in Huntington, W.V., the son of Delmer and Mabel (Hill) Bailey.

Medford was a U.S. Navy Veteran and Life Member of the Portland V.F.W. Post #4090. He was a retired long time area contractor. He loved his family, animals, and living and boating on the Grand River.Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Donald Bailey; and sisters, Donalta Webb and Texa Miller.

The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at Lehman Funeral Homes, 210 E. Bridge St., Portland, with Rev. Dr. Marilyn V. Danielson, Pastor of the First Congregational Church of Portland, presiding. Interment will follow at Danby Township Cemetery, Portland. Military Graveside Honors will be conducted by the Portland V.F.W. Post. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Portland V.F.W. Post #4090. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.